Open banking stories
Independent checks on digital identity products will now be carried out by Kantara as the OpenID Foundation expands its conformance programme.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
Banks and fintechs are increasingly using payments data for fraud checks and rewards as Spade expands its merchant-matching platform with fresh funding.
Solana unveils an API-based developer platform for banks and payment firms, backed by Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union pilots.
Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.
Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.
European fintech is maturing as G+D's Sofiane Chouane charts a future shaped by stricter regulation, AI, and bank-startup partnerships.
Yaspa hires former Shieldpay executive Cameron Flood as Head of Product for UK and Europe to drive expansion in payments and data services.
Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.
Australian fintech Vivi unveils AI-native money platform on Pismo with Visa debit card, FX features and high-interest savings tools.
Retail savers will keep FSCS protection as Monument moves up to GBP £250 million of deposits on to the Midnight blockchain.
Sole traders can now earn tax-free interest on instant-access savings as Tide broadens its app beyond business banking.
Small firms in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg can now tap revenue-based working capital inside Buckaroo's payments portal.
Borrowers could soon compare mortgage offers in one place as the Auckland fintech targets a mid-year launch after years of testing.
The fintech now handles NZ$2.4 billion in annual payments in New Zealand, as it adds the former prime minister to local governance.
SumUp adds Upvest-powered in-app investing in Germany, letting small firms put EUR €1 into fractional money market funds via its app.
Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.
Open banking has swiftly evolved from a regulatory fix into core UK infrastructure, transforming payments, lending and everyday money management.
Ecommpay has been shortlisted in three Retail Systems Awards, spotlighting its payments innovation and in-house fraud prevention tools.
Dojo teams up with Capital on Tap to launch a UK SME credit card offering up to GBP £250,000 limits, virtual cards and cashback rewards.